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I'm just realising that McKenna is the cricketer who decided to enter the draft last minute. Seems a bit risky at pick 23, but our recruiters must have seen something in him.
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With Finlayson still to come thats 3 indigenous lads joining the giants meaning 6 indigenous guys on the list in '15 and will be interesting to see if we look at getting an Aboriginal welfare officer in
I think Pickett's Dad does exactly that at High Schools. Pity we can't give him a contract, otherwise we'll end up with his salary on our cap a la Mr Scully.
His got a good scarf
I would say the same for Rory Lobb with the non-selection of Peter Wright.Not taking Goddard must give the likes of Corr a big boost. We must be pretty confident he is able to step up at any time. He is behind Davis, Mohr et al, but with Frost gone he is probably our next +195cm KPD.
Not taking Goddard must give the likes of Corr a big boost. We must be pretty confident he is able to step up at any time. He is behind Davis, Mohr et al, but with Frost gone he is probably our next +195cm KPD.
I would say the same for Rory Lobb with the non-selection of Peter Wright.
His got a good scarf
I heard word that the only reason McKenna nominated is that he was assured of a spot by one club if he did. Clearly it was GWS. They're in a list position where they can target upside at all costs and take these risks. I think if they'd decided 23 was their last pick they were just gonna use it on him.
Interesting rumour from Skippos, which would explain why he had a GWS scarf handy:
Makes 100% sense, happier with this move than the Marchbank one to be honest..
Seems like the perfect fit for pick 6 given its history
But hopefully once he gets thru his current rehap he has an injury free run
He is more a HF - mid, so may replace someone like Palmer or Smith. The club may decide to run him in a different role though. He could play a big inside mid type or HB too.Reasonably happy with the picks the club has made although I think they were made more with how the list is at the moment. More games will be put into those already on the list, and a sign of faith in those as well.
Can see Pickett seeing action early in the season if he does well in preseason and neafl games but the others later on in the season depending on injuries
Is Steele an inside/outside mid or would he start of at HB or HF? Who would he replace in the 22?
Aren't we committed to Mattingly? I read somewhere that we prelisted Austin Howard and Mattingly - maybe one other, for the rookie list if they didn't get picked up in they draft. Well Austin and Howard did.Short turn around this year with the Pre-Season Draft & Rookie draft to take place this Wednesday 3rd Dec and apparently there is a very good chance we could rookie a few local kids.
Aren't we committed to Mattingly? I read somewhere that we prelisted Austin Howard and Mattingly - maybe one other, for the rookie list if they didn't get picked up in they draft. Well Austin and Howard did.
The one I'd like to see get a gig somewhere is Tom Faul.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-11-25/the-phantom-draftGREATER WESTERN SYDNEY
The Giants are every chance to have shut their books and finished up by pick 30, but they may use pick No.72, a decision that will be made on the night. If they go down that path, the club might choose to add another local product out of its academy, with defender Michael Mattingly and tall forwards Logan Austin and Dougal Howard the leading contenders. Those three are among the group of academy prospects the club has nominated under the rookie pre-selection rule. The Giants have also shown an interest in talented batsman Pat McKenna, who captained the Australian under-19 cricket team this year but has nominated for the draft. It's unlikely to activate pick No.80.
So it seems that just like the Pickett's the Ahern will soon be calling Sydney home
http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/video/2014-12-01/a-family-affair-the-aherns
Think this what you mean
Those three are among the group of academy prospects the club has nominated under the rookie pre-selection rule.
So any idea what the rookie pre-selection rule is ?
Mate, I couldn't get out of home quick enough! but I think some of these shy kids take a bit more time and it would be fantastic if his parents move up and support him.
Listening to our previous draftees the first 12 months is extremely tough and when the boys are most vulnerable to homesickness. By the second year they've made new friends and feel a part of things, if they get to year 3 we can generally keep the ones we want. This kid Ahern has a unique skill set... he is going to surprise some people with how good he is and I don't think he is going to take much time either. I expect him to be best 22 by season's end.